TRANSIT, TRAFFIC, WEATHER: Wednesday info

6:03 AM: Good morning. It’s Wednesday, May 17th.

WEATHER & SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES

Today’s forecast: Sunny, high around 80. Sunrise was at 5:30 am; sunset will be at 8:43 pm.

LOOKING AHEAD

-Friday is Bike Everywhere Day; West Seattle Bike Connections will have treats and info for riders at the west end of the low bridge, 6-9 am.

-Sunday is the first West Seattle 5K since 2019, which means morning road closures in the Alki area (we’re working to get specifics).

TRANSIT

Metro – Regular schedule, but trip cancellations are still happening.

Water Taxi – Continuing the spring/summer schedule, including later runs Friday and Saturday nights.

Washington State Ferries‘ Triangle Route continues on the 2-boat schedule but with the chance of sailing cancellations on short notice, so check here for alerts/updates and see Vessel Watch for boats’ locations.

SPOTLIGHT TRAFFIC CAMERAS

Delridge cameras: Besides the one below (Delridge/Henderson), cameras are also up at Delridge/Genesee, Delridge/Juneau, Delridge/Orchard, and Delridge/Oregon.

High Bridge – the main camera:

High Bridge – the view from its southwest end (when SDOT points the 35th/Avalon/Fauntleroy camera that way):

Low Bridge – east-end vicinity:

1st Ave. S. Bridge – another route across the river:

Highway 99: – northbound side at Lander.

MORE TRAFFIC CAMS: See all working traffic cams citywide here, most with video options; West Seattle and vicinity-relevant cameras are on this WSB page.

BRIDGE INFO: Check the @SDOTBridges Twitter feed to see if the city’s movable bridges are opening for vessel traffic.

If you see trouble on the bridges/streets/paths/bay, please text or call us (when you can do it safely, and after you’ve reported to authorities). Thank you!

5 Replies to "TRANSIT, TRAFFIC, WEATHER: Wednesday info"

  • waikikigirl May 17, 2023 (10:11 am)

    RE: Weather…heard fog horns, looked out back and sure enough there’s low cloud/fog cover over the water! Luv the sound of fog horns!

    • WSB May 17, 2023 (10:33 am)

      Patchy fog was a possibility in the full forecast (linked but not mentioned). We’re uphill from the ferry dock and can hear them too.

  • Chuck Jacobs May 17, 2023 (11:22 am)

    It is very smoky/hazy in Renton this morning. Fallout from Alberta wildfires. 

  • Admiral Commuter May 17, 2023 (2:59 pm)

    Seems like lately the 56/57 cancelations for the afternoon commute to North Admiral have been really bad. Any info on why most afternoon trips to this neighborhood are being scrapped?

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